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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.39, 494.60 and 218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.39, 494.60 and 218.49 is: 301.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.39 : 494.60 = 218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.39/494.60 = 218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.39x = 494.60 × 218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.39x = 108,065.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,065.15/358.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.53

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